Tyler Merck

Experience

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  Maneuver Center of Excellence

  Nov 2013 - Mar 2014

  Student: Infantry Basic Officer Leaders Course

  16 week course to educate, train, and inspire Infantry Lieutenants so that upon IBOLC graduation, they demonstrate the competence, confidence, physical and mental toughness, and moral/ethical fiber necessary to lead platoons in any operational environment.

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  United States Army Ranger School

  May 2014 - Jul 2014

  Student: Army Ranger School

  63 day premier leadership school in the U.S. Army assessing small-unit tactics in austere conditions, leadership attributes, and the functional skills required to engage in close combat and direct fire battle.

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  82nd Airborne Division, U.S. Army

  Sept 2014 - May 2018

  Primary logistics officer for a Parachute Infantry Battalion in the 82nd Airborne Division while deployed in support of combat operations. Accountable for the tactical movement of 700 personnel, equipment, and supplies throughout Afghanistan. Responsible for developing and monitoring a budget in excess of $10 million. Provides guidance to unit commanders in the area of property accountability. Assumes responsibility for the proper command management of over $200 million of theater provided equipment, nonexpendable, durable, and expendable property. Enforces supply discipline through timely and accurate submission of reports of survey, maintenance of property books, hand-receipts, and inspections. Supervises the Battalion maintenance of 164 tactical vehicles. Provides guidance for the employment of the Battalion Supply and Transportation Platoons. Ensures that the Battalion is logistically prepared to deploy anywhere in the world on 18 hour notice. Show less Battalion assistant operations officer for an Airborne Infantry Battalion Task Force deployable worldwide within 18 hours. Responsible for assisting the S3 with all plans, operations, and training within the battalion. Responsible for the coordination and resources of training areas, range, ammunition, logistical, and external support for all operations. Responsible for coordinating among the ammunition, school, and training sections of the S3 staff section. Responsible for all battalion training support meetings and ensuring that all training conducted within the battalion is properly resourced. Act as the battalion liaison for all combat support elements for all operations and training. Serve as battle captain and plans officer in the battalion tactical operations center. Show less Second in command of a 131 man Parachute Infantry Company in the 82nd Airborne Division capable of deploying within 18 hours of notification to conduct a forced entry parachute assault, fight, and win. Responsible for the administration and logistics of the company. Supervises the maintenance for all company communications equipment, weapons systems, and vehicles valued in excess of $10 million. Assists the commander in planning and coordinating training as well as mission essential task lists development. Responsible for the training, morale, cohesion, and discipline of 12 paratroopers in the company headquarters. Show less Leads a 40 man Airborne Infantry Rifle Platoon during combat operation in Afghanistan. Ensures platoon is capable of worldwide deployment within 18 hours. Maneuvers organic assets and attachments to fight and win. Responsible for the tactical employment, training, administration, personnel management, and logistics of the platoon. Responsible for the maintenance and accountability of both organic and theater provided equipment valued in excess of $9 million. Responsible for the professional development of 11 non-commissioned officers, the discipline of the platoon, ensuring combat readiness, and the morale and welfare of the paratroopers and their families. Show less

  • Battalion Logistics Officer (S4) 1st Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment

    Sept 2017 - May 2018

  • Assistant Operations Officer (AS3) 1st Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment

    Jan 2017 - Sept 2017

  • Rifle Company Executive Officer (XO) 1st Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment

    Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

  • Rifle Platoon Leader (PL) 1st Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment

    Sept 2014 - Dec 2015
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  Army Logistics University

  Jun 2018 - Nov 2018

  Student: Logistics Captains Career Course

  20 week course to develop and educate adaptive sustainment leaders prepared to serve as company grade officers in order to enable Unified Land Operations. This course prepares students to meet the following Educational Outcomes, each nested with the Logistics Leader Development Strategy. -Plan and lead logistics operations at the tactical level to support combined arms maneuver and small scale movement within the context of operational and strategic environments. -Design a concept of support enabling Unified Land Operations at the tactical level. -Manage logistics operations at the tactical level during Unified Land Operations. -Command logistics companies in support of combined arms maneuver and small scale movement. Show less

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  U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command

  Jan 2019 - Nov 2020

  Assistant Operations Officer (AS3) 1st Space Brigade

  Brigade S3 Plans Officer, performing duties as Brigade Training and Schools Officer. Responsible for operating within the intent of the Brigade Commander and Operations Officer in the development and execution of training and operations for the Army's only Space Brigade, consisting of two Space Battalions, five Missile Defense Batteries, and directly supporting one National Guard Space Battalion. Serves as the Plans Officer responsible for planning and coordinating Brigade level training events, quarterly and annual training guidance, Leader Development Program, as well as Brigade and Battalion level evaluations. Also responsible for the forecasting and resourcing of schools within for over 1200 Soldiers and Civilians. Additionally serves as the brigade Emergency Management and Standards & Evaluations Officer. Show less

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  City of Clearwater

  Nov 2020 - Mar 2021

  Management Intern

  Veterans Local Government Management Fellow (VLGMF) obtaining management training and hands-on experience in the local government environment with the goal of preparing for smooth transitions into a local government career.

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  St. Petersburg College

  Apr 2021 - Aug 2021

  Student: Southeastern Public Safety Institute Law Enforcement Academy

  The Southeastern Public Safety Institute's Law Enforcement Academy is a 790 hour program to provide police recruits the knowledge and training necessary to pass the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) State Officer Certification Examination. SPC's Southeastern Public Safety Institute is an approved FDLE training center and uses the curriculum of the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC).

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  City of Clearwater

  Sept 2021 - now

  Police Officer
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  Army Reserve Medical Command (AR-MEDCOM)

  Jun 2023 - Mar 2024

  Logistics Officer
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  Headquarters, US Special Operations Command

  Mar 2024 - now

  Field Historian